Design Tools for Zero-Net Mass-Flux Separation Control Devices

Abstract

This report discusses the fundamental dynamics of zero-net mass flux (ZNMF) actuators commonly used in active flow-control applications. The present work addresses unresolved technical issues by providing a clear physical understanding of how these devices behave in a quiescent medium and interact with an external boundary layer by developing and validating reduced-order models. The results are expected to ultimately aid in the analysis and development of design tools for ZNMF actuators in flow-control applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA435534

Entities

People

  • Lou Cattafesta
  • Quentin Gallas
  • Ryan Holman

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Impedance
  • Acoustics
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Hypervelocity Flow
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Steady Flow
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Robotics and Automation.